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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: New Tariffs Threaten to Widen US Trade Deficit
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: The Fed Hits the Pause Button
Forecasts The Fed left rates unchanged in January, and likely won’t cut again until May or June.
By David Payne Last updated
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Another Down Year for Agriculture
The Kiplinger Letter Farmers brace for falling incomes, widening trade deficits
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Economic Outlooks Home prices keep rising, but the rate of increase continues to slow.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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What To Know if You’re in the Market for a New Car This Year
The Kiplinger Letter Buying a new car will get a little easier, but don’t expect many deals.
By David Payne Published
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gasoline Prices to Gradually Rise
Economic Forecasts Drivers have probably seen the cheapest gas of the winter.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Consumer Spending Juices Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts Consumer spending surged in the second half of 2024. But can it continue?
By David Payne Last updated
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What Could Derail the Economy This Year?
The Letter While the outlook for the U.S. economy is mostly favorable, there are plenty of risks that bear watching.
By David Payne Published
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